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CE52 BWM

2002 BMW R1150

Grey Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

49,301 mi
Last recorded49,301 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW R115029,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE52 BWM
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 49,301 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 41,498 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 39,607 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 39,512 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 38,431 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 38,431 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated Very rusty (1.1.13 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 38,278 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 38,278 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested dip beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 38,137 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 37,055 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 36,330 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 36,330 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 30 Sep 2014 35,477 miles

Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Squeak from rear suspension

Fail 20 Sep 2014 35,473 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 9 Sep 2013 33,024 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 27,424 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 25,449 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 22,715 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2009 21,829 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 21,118 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 1 Dec 2006 19,979 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 18,484 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R1150?

Based on 51,143 MOT tests across 3,967 vehicles.

91.0%
Pass Rate
1,399
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
3,967
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 623
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 224
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 179
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 105
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 86
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CE52 BWM is a 2002 BMW R1150 in Grey with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2002 BMW R1150 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 29,028 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW R1150 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 623 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CE52 BWM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R1150 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this BMW R1150 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CE52 BWM registered?

CE52 BWM is a 2002 BMW R1150, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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The MOT history for CE52 BWM shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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